73.1 Exemption Order For Special Event - Intoxicating Liquor Act, 1962 Section 10

What this form is for

• • Use for one-off special events, not regular commercial operations
• • Apply when you need to sell alcohol outside normal licensing hours
• • Required for events in public spaces, temporary venues, or locations without existing liquor licenses
• • Not for regular licensed premises seeking extended hours

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

Applications should be submitted at least 8-12 weeks before the event date to allow for processing time and the mandatory public notice period, which typically requires 14 days notice to local residents.

Before you submit

• • Form fully completed with all sections answered
• • Event details including dates, times, and location clearly specified
• • List of all proposed alcohol sales and types
• • Proof of event insurance if required
• • Venue approval or permission documentation
• • Correct fee payment included if applicable
• • Copy of public notice if already published

How to file this form

1. 1Obtain the official Form 73.1 from the District Court or Courts Service website
2. 2Complete all sections of the form with accurate event details
3. 3Gather required supporting documents including event plans and venue information
4. 4Submit the completed form to the relevant District Court with any required fees
5. 5Wait for processing and potential court hearing if required
6. 6Receive the exemption order if approved
7. 7Display the exemption order prominently at the event

Known limitations

• • Exemption is typically limited to specific dates and times
• • May not cover all types of alcohol sales
• • Does not exempt from other regulations like public health orders
• • May require additional permissions from local authorities
• • Can be subject to conditions imposed by the court